CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
25862 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest CA 92630-8804 USA

THE VISION
Leading Expression

LEADERS
Robert J. Eichenberg and LaDorna Ellison Eichenberg, Founders, Co-Chairpersons
Lisa Corcoran, President and Chief Executive Officer
Kristin Highberg, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Reed Feist, Chief Financial Officer
Dennis Horcher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing

STATUS
Privately Held

ABOUT ELLISON
Since 1977, Ellison has been the leader in die-cutting innovation and related product development. Ellison manufactures and distributes the Prestige line of professional die-cutting machines and over 10,000 dies. Ellison is also the manufacturer, distributor and retailer of Sizzix consumer die-cutting equipment and ancillary products. Ellison has empowered the individual to express his or her personal and professional creativity through innovative products and a commitment to quality and innovation for generations to come.

BRANDS
Ellison, AllStar, Sizzix

HONORS
2008 Best Die-Cut Equipment, Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Award (Sizzix)
2008 Best Die-Cut and Laser-Cut Shapes, Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Award (Sizzix)
2008 Best Embossing Stencils, Creating Keepsakes’ Readers’ Choice Award (Sizzix)
2007 Best Die-Cut Equipment, Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Award (Sizzix)
2006 Best Die-Cut Equipment, Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Award (Sizzix)
2006 Best Die-Cut and Laser-Cut Shapes, Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Award (Sizzix)
2005 Best Die-Cut and Laser-Cut Shapes, Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Award (Sizzix)
2005 Winner for Scrapbooking Tools, Craftrends Award of Excellence (Sizzix)
2004 Best Die-Cut Shapes, Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Award (Sizzix)
2003 Instructor Seal of Approval, Instructor Magazine (Ellison)
2003 Best Die-Cut Equipment, Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Award (Sizzix)
2002 Best Die-Cut Equipment, Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Award (Ellison)
2002 Winner for Scrapbooking Tools, Craftrends Award of Excellence (Sizzix)
2000 Best Die-Cut Shapes, Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Award (Ellison)
2001 Teacher-Tested Tools Stamp of Approval, Creative Classroom (Ellison)
2001 Distinguished Achievement Award, The Association of Educational Publishers (Ellison)
2000 Innovations Award, Hobby Industry Association (Ellison)
1999 Best Die-Cut Equipment and Best Die-Cut Shapes, Creating Keepsakes' Readers' Choice Award (Ellison)
1997 Teachers' Choice Award for Excellence in Classroom Products, Learning Magazine (Ellison)

POINTS OF DIFFERENCE
Ellison products are versatile. They go beyond traditional scrapbook and keepsakes markets. Using Ellison's die-cutting and embossing machines, anyone can create their own work of art. Whether you are looking to make a statement through fashion, home décor or traditional crafts, Ellison leads expression to bold new heights.

DISTRIBUTION
Ellison is the sole distributor of its professional die-cutting and embossing products, is a wholesale distributor of Sizzix die-cutting and embossing equipment to retailers and sells directly to consumers at Sizzix.com. The Sizzix System is also available for use at scrapbook, craft and stationery stores throughout the nation and is available for purchase at key national craft retailers, such as Michaels. For a complete listing of stores, visit ellisoneducation.com and sizzix.com.

CONTACTS
Media Communications
(949) 598-8822
mediacommunications@ellison.com